users of gas detectors. As product durability and advancements in sensor technology continue to improve detector performance and reliability,
some are using these improvements as a basis for abandoning the practice of daily bump tests, that has resulted in some deviation from best
practices and could prove detrimental from both a compliance and safety perspective.
In general, most manufacturers have historically recommended a daily bump test before the operation of gas detectors. Not to mention several
organizations such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
(CENELEC), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) continue to advocate a best
practice of a daily bump check for portable gas meters.
MSA remains in support of a bump check before each day’s use as the best practice to help ensure daily readiness of detectors. CLICK HERE
